# Lapan-TUBsat

> amateur radio satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q574293](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q574293)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapan-TUBsat)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lapan-tubsat

## Summary
Lapan-TUBsat is an amateur radio satellite that was launched on January 10, 2007. It is classified as a type of satellite designed to transmit amateur radio signals. The satellite was carried into orbit by a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.

## Key Facts
*   Lapan-TUBsat is an amateur radio satellite.
*   It was launched on January 10, 2007.
*   The launch vehicle used was the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.
*   The launch originated from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad.
*   Its COSPAR ID is 2007-001A.
*   The satellite's SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) is 29709.
*   It is also known by the alias LAPAN-TUBsat.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Lapan-TUBsat?
A: Lapan-TUBsat is an amateur radio satellite. It is a type of satellite specifically designed to transmit amateur radio signals, and it was launched on January 10, 2007.

### Q: When was Lapan-TUBsat launched?
A: Lapan-TUBsat was launched on January 10, 2007. This event is identified by the COSPAR ID 2007-001A.

### Q: What launched Lapan-TUBsat?
A: Lapan-TUBsat was launched by a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad.

## Why It Matters
Lapan-TUBsat holds significance as an amateur radio satellite, contributing to the global network of space-based communication platforms for amateur radio operators. Satellites of this type enable enthusiasts to engage in long-distance communication, conduct experiments, and develop skills in radio technology and satellite tracking. By providing an orbital platform for transmitting amateur radio, Lapan-TUBsat supports the educational and experimental objectives of the amateur radio community. Its existence facilitates communication across vast geographical areas that might be challenging or impossible with terrestrial radio systems alone, fostering a global community of users and advancing the practical application of space technology for public engagement.

## Notable For
*   Being an amateur radio satellite.
*   Its launch on January 10, 2007.
*   Being launched by a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.
*   Its launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad.

## Body

### Overview
Lapan-TUBsat is an amateur radio satellite. This classification indicates that its primary purpose involves the transmission of amateur radio signals.

### Launch Information
Lapan-TUBsat was launched on January 10, 2007. The launch was carried out using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, which is an expendable system developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation for satellite deployment. The satellite's journey to orbit began from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad.

### Identifiers and Classifications
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 29709
*   **COSPAR ID:** 2007-001A
*   **Freebase ID:** /m/02qc7n7
*   **Alias:** LAPAN-TUBsat
*   **Instance of:** amateur radio satellite
*   **Wikipedia Title:** Lapan-TUBsat
*   **Wikidata Description:** amateur radio satellite
*   **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "29709"]

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013